VLS-1 | SACI-2

Failure

VLS-1 | SACI-2

SACI 2 (Satélite Científico 2) is a 60 kg scientific satellite (Scientific Applications Satellite) launched on the 11th December 1999 on the second flight of the Brazilian VLS-1. Failure of the launcher second stage prevented it from reaching orbit.

Mission type: Astrophysics · Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Rocket: VLS-1 · Provider: Brazilian Space Agency

Launch pad

VLS Pad, Alcântara Space Center, Federative Republic of Brazil · View on map (opens in new tab)